Kitna spreads the wealth among receivers

Tight end Jason Witten had four catches for 48 yards, both team highs. Miles Austin had only two catches for 7 yards, but both went for touchdowns (3 and 4 yards).

Kitna’s other TD toss went to Dez Bryant and covered 1 yard.

“The first touchdown (to Austin at the back of the end zone), I told him on the field and we talked about it again in the locker room, I don’t think nobody, even if you watch the film, is going to understand how great of a catch that was,” Kitna said. “I’ve played with a lot of people, and that catch is hard to make. And he did a great job of making the catch and coming down with it. And that was at a big point in the game for us.”

The grab gave the Cowboys a 21-12 lead, capping a four-play, 19-yard drive that began after defensive end Jason Hatcher recovered a fumble forced by rookie linebacker Sean Lee’s hit on a Detroit running back.

Kitna also praised Bryant and Roy Williams, who, like Kitna is a former Lion.

“Dez is continuing to progress in his knowledge of things,” Kitna said. “They kind of took away what he did best today, but he still was able to make a few plays.

“Roy (two catches for 20 yards) did a great job of pushing early in the game and made a few plays. And we have tight ends that will hurt you. Right now, we feel confident.”